Server/Waitstaff

Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch • Bradenton, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Distinctive Living is seeking a Server for their Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch community in Bradenton, FL. The company emphasizes personal and professional growth and a culture where team members feel valued and inspired. The Server is responsible for all activities in the Restaurant and Hospitality Department, reporting to the Director, Restaurant and Hospitality. Key responsibilities include ensuring quality service delivery during meal service, compliance with special diets, and effective communication within Distinctive Living.

Requirements

• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
• Self-motivated, can work independently and make decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills; detail oriented.
• Pleasant, professional, and personable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops a positive customer service culture in the dining room through staff training.
• Evaluates the quality of service and develops systems to maximize the efficiency of meal delivery while maintaining a pleasant dining experience.
• Ensures staff provides service that maintains good resident experiences during meal times.
• Circulates in the dining room to ascertain resident preferences and satisfaction with meals.
• Develops service systems that balance quality and speed of meal delivery.
• Maintains a clean dining room. This includes all equipment, walls, table tops and bases, and chairs.
• Ensures linens are changed as needed and tabletop condiments and salt and pepper shakers are kept clean.
• Ensures they and any employees working with them work in a safe manner and that unsafe actions are managed.
• Fosters teamwork with co-workers, shows initiative in overcoming obstacles, takes actions which assist others beyond job responsibilities, and has a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees